Registration Fees
The nonrefundable registration fee must be paid at time of enrollment.

Payment Due DatesDuring the child’s first week of attendance, tuition for the FIRST two weeks is due.

Each week's tuition must be pre-paid and is due a week ahead.

Overdue Accounts
•
Late Payment Fee: A late payment fee of $10 for the first week and $15
for the second week per child will be added to your account

• We will adhere to our dismissal policy if payments are not received.

Unpaid AccountsUnpaid
accounts will be turned over to a collection agency. Once we turn an
account over to the collection agency for non-payment, all payments on
the child’s account must be made to the collection agency. If
re-enrollment is desired after having been referred to the collection
agency, the following procedures must be met:

a) Previous balance must have been paid in full to collection agency.

b) Re-enroll and pay a new registration fee.

c) Maintain a weekly zero balance or be disenrolled for a second time.

d) If disenrolled a second time for non-payment, you will not be permitted to
re-enroll at Pumpkin Patch.

Responsible ParentWhen
children under parental custodial care are enrolled, the person
responsible for paying the bill will be the parent who enrolled the
child in the program and signed the enrollment form. We can provide
itemized statements upon request, but the statement will not designate
who has made the payment.

Weekly Holding Fee Guidelines

We
will hold your child’s spot for two weeks, charging the appropriate
weekly holding fee per program. After two weeks, we will charge full
tuition and late fee payment will be charged accordingly.

Late Pickup Charges & Disenrollment
A late pickup charge of $15 for every 15 minutes or fraction thereof, for each child will be added to the tuition billing.

No Call Fee - $5 per occurance
If
your PM Latchkey child will not be returning to Pumpkin Patch, you must
call the Pumpkin Patch office by 4 p.m. If no call is received, you
will be charged $5.00 per occurance.

DHS Accounts
Parents
must pay the full tuition bill weekly until we receive DHS payments.
After DHS payments are received, the Director will determine what the
parent’s portion of the bill is and then they must pay that portion
weekly. DHS accounts will also follow the Late Payment Fee policy.

Program Rates

Contact the Pumpkin Patch at (810) 591-3585, ext. 0, for current rates.
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Enrollment and Withdrawl

We
welcome you to visit our school at any time. You will be given a tour
of the physical facilities and have an opportunity to observe the
classroom programs. Any healthy child who is of the age authorized by
our center will be accepted for enrollment if a spot is available. If at
any time, after enrollment, we have concerns about a child, the parent
will be asked for a conference. Parents may ask for a conference at any
time.

Enrollment

1. A nonrefundable registration
fee must be paid at the time of enrollment. BEFORE the child’s first day
of attendance, tuition for the first two weeks and last week must be
paid in full.

2. The enrollment card, emergency card, up-to-date
shot record, and completed physical form must be on file in the office
on the first day the child is at the center.

4. GSRP follows the ISD procedures. An application is available at geneseepreschool.org.

Withdrawal/Disenrollment from Program

1. The person who enrolls the child must be the person who disenrolls. Give the office staff one-week notice.

2. We follow a state licensing guideline for adult-child ratio.
We take this responsibility seriously. If one youngster’s behavior
continually prevents that from occurring, or if a child demonstrates
repeated aggressive behavior toward others, the parent will be requested
to withdraw the child, and will be given one week to do so.

3.
Any child absent for two consecutive weeks, without notification to the
office, will be considered disenrolled and will forfeit the last week’s
tuition credit. If a child will be disenrolled, please notify the office
as soon as possible to avoid extra charges.

4. In order to
assure the safety of the Latchkey and Young 5's children, parents are
required to call the Pumpkin Patch if their child will not return to an
afternoon session. We reserve the right to disenroll the child after the
THIRD TIME a parent does not notify us of an absence.

5. We
reserve the right to disenroll a child if the parents or guardians do
not cooperate with Pumpkin Patch policies and procedures. One week’s
notice will be given.

6. We reserve the right to disenroll a child if:
a. There is no completed emergency card within 30 days of enrolling.
b. The office does not have on file an updated immunization record within 30 days of enrolling.
c. The office does not have on file a complete physical form signed and dated by a doctor within 30 days of enrolling.

What to Bring and Wear

What
does the well dressed child wear to preschool? “In fashion” means
washable clothes - preferably comfortable, sturdy, washable play
clothes. Painting, mud play, etc. is always available and whether you
wash with Fab, Tide or All, some colors of paint just won’t wash out. To
decide if he’s “in style” or appropriately dressed, before leaving home
ask yourself, “Will I be upset if he comes home with dirt, paint, or
chocolate pudding on his outfit?” If the answer is “yes,” please change
to more appropriate clothing.

Clothing that is easy to manage
encourages independence and self-help. Many toilet accidents are
prevented if children can unbutton or unbuckle their pants and belts
without a struggle.

All jackets, sweaters, coats, hats, boots,
mittens, purses and umbrellas must be clearly marked with the child’s
name. Many children wear identical clothing and without a name in each
garment, it is almost impossible for an aide or teacher to identify to
whom it belongs.

A sweater or jacket at the school, especially
for day care children, is recommended since the temperature changes from
morning to late afternoon.

For safety reasons, no flip-flops or open toe shoes. Tennis shoes are needed on gym days.

What to bring to be left at the center:
1. A change of clothes: pants, shirt or dress, socks and underwear. Child’s name must be on each item.

2. A plastic shoe box with a lid in which to keep the child’s change of clothes.

3.
If he stays for a nap, he needs a child-size blanket clearly marked
with name that can be left at the center. If needed, security blankets
and teddy bears are welcome.

4. Boots or rainwear - these items
are optional. Our program is dependent on some outside time each day,
even when the grass and sand are wet from a recent rain (this does not
mean we will be playing outside in a rain storm). If you do send boots,
be sure your child’s name is on them.

5. Candy and other goodies -
We do not recommend sending these items except on special occasions. If
they are sent, prior arrangements must be made with the teacher.

6. No guns, knives, or any other kind of weapon will be allowed.

7.
Birthdays are special days. The school will always acknowledge each
child’s birthday. If the parent wishes to provide a special treat on
this day, please make arrangements with your child’s teacher.

Infants and toddlers
1. Diapers and wipes must be provided by the parents.

2. On a daily basis, parents must provide food and pre-made bottles for infants under 12 months.

3. Children older than 12 months can bring snacks and juice for their own cubbies.

4. A change of clothes stored in a plastic shoe box. Child’s name must be on each item.